PhD Programs » Sydney Quantum Academy

Our PhD Scholarship program offers students funding to work alongside some of the world’s leading quantum researchers at our partner universities: Macquarie University, UNSW Sydney, University of Sydney, University of Technology, Sydney.

October 30 2020

PhD Scholarship Program

Our PhD Scholarship Program fosters excellence amongst postgraduate candidates undertaking research and training in a field related to quantum science and technology.

Applications for the following scholarships are open until Wednesday, 15 May 2024:

SQA PhD Scholarship

SQA Partnership PhD Scholarship

Next Generation Quantum Graduates Program (NGQG)

Apply and learn more about SQA PhD and Partnership Scholarships

Apply and learn more about Next Generation Quantum Graduates Program

SQA PhD student Raji Nair working on a quantum tower [SQA]

Find a scholarship that’s right for you

Finding the perfect scholarship can be a daunting task, especially with varying criteria to consider. Take a closer to look at our matrix to help you find the scholarship that’s right for you.

Domestic students include Australian citizens, permanent residents, a person entitled to stay in Australia, or to enter and stay in Australia, without any limitation as to time and a New Zealand citizen.

International students must either hold or be able to obtain a valid visa for the duration of the specified term.

How do I find a supervisor and/or project?

Our scholarship program offers an array of research projects spanning quantum science and technology across our partner universities.

For SQA PhD Scholarship: Undertake research projects at one of our partner universities. Explore the research projects available at the universities to find a research project that sparks your interest or search our database of Sydney Quantum Experts to find a potential supervisor for your research area of interest. We recommend contacting a prospective supervisor in advance of applying. For more guidance, view our guide on 'How to apply for a quantum PhD in Sydney.

For SQA Partnership PhD Scholarship: Undertake research projects co-designed and supervised by researchers from UNSW Sydney and CSIRO. Discover the research projects that are available. You will need a relevant research proposal for one of these projects and an endorsement from the specific research supervisor.

For Next Generation Quantum Graduate Program: Discover the industry-engaged research projects that are available. Industry placements include Diraq, Eigensystems, KPMG and BTQ. You will need a relevant research proposal for one of these projects and an endorsement from the specific research supervisor.

How to apply for a quantum PhD in Sydney

Each of our partner universities offer a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. If you need advice on how to apply for enrolment, read our helpful guide.

PhD Experience Program

The PhD Experience program is a supportive community for Sydney’s growing quantum PhD community, offering specialised training, seminars, networking and work experience opportunities designed to give you a competitive edge in quantum’s future workforce.